Enamel Paint On Vinyl Suitcase

Flexible vinyl is used to cover various surfaces and while it can be purchased in numerous colors sometimes it is nice to change or refresh the color without having the purchase new vinyl.

Enamel paint on vinyl suitcase.

However i would use a stippling pouncing motion for the first coat this gives better coverage than stroking the paint on. Select the suitcase you plan to paint wisely. I also advise using 2. I like the new color you can see what they looked like originally here the cases can now go anywhere in my home for extra storage the cases can now go anywhere in my home for extra storage.

Old suitcase painter s tape in 1 5 thick paints in your color choice we used interior wall paint in samples about 3 each paint brushes or roller triple thick glaze for stripes start by laying down a piece of tape going. I scrubbed it up once with dish detergent and water then followed by wiping it down with alcohol. If your suitcase had scuffing pills little balls of plastic stuck to the surface or a shiny finish try sanding it with a fine grain 200 sandpaper this will insure that your paint sticks. People want to know all the details as if there is some deep dark secret that i could share well let me tell you there is nothing easier no need to be afraid.

If you plan to add a design look for. Avoid shiny vinyl or patent leather too. Primer adheres to the the vinyl suitcase while allowing the paint a surface to adhere to the primer. When applying spray paint lay your suitcase down on several sheets of newspaper in a well ventilated area.

I ve finished painting my set of vintage suitcases and testing out the annie sloane chalk paint. The short answer is yes. It will just soak up the paint like a sponge. There are also certain ways to apply the paint.

Hold the spray paint can about 2 feet above the item you are spraying and begin spraying just off the suitcase. Paint adheres more firmly to a clean surface so really put your back into it. This suitcase had some kind of weird plastic coating and it worked. Then spray the suitcase back and forth making sure to spray off the edges of the suitcase which will help avoid any drips.

This task needs particular paint to cover the material. You can use a vinyl spray but you must use a primer first before you do. How to paint suitcases is one question i get asked often ever since i published this white suitcase nightstand.